Michael V. Risch

Michael V. Risch is a California intellectual property law and complex business litigation lawyer. His practice at Computerlaw Group LLP includes copyrights, trade secrets, intellectual property licensing, intellectual property and development process audits, and technology-related disputes. He works on matters involving trial practice, arbitration, appeals, mediation, discovery, licensing negotiation, drafting, risk analysis, and intellectual property protection. His experience combines legal strategy with technical insight for clients facing software, innovation, business, and complex IP-related legal concerns.

Mr. Risch earned his J.D., with high honors, from the University of Chicago Law School in 1998, where he was an Olin Student Fellow in Law and Economics, Bradley Student Fellow in Law and Economics, and a member of the Order of the Coif. He also earned his A.B. from Stanford University, with honors and distinction in Public Policy and distinction in Quantitative Economics, strengthening his analytical foundation for IP litigation work. He also got Official National Merit Scholarship.

Mr. Risch is admitted in California, the US District Court for the Northern District of California, the US Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, and the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. His background includes service as Of Counsel, partner, associate, professor, Stanford Olin Fellow in Law, and technology consultant, giving him practical experience in courts, classrooms, software systems, intellectual property disputes, and sophisticated technology client matters alike.

Michael V. Risch also brings scholarship and writing experience to technology and intellectual property issues. His publications and presentations address patent law, trade secrets, software reuse, virtual worlds, entrepreneurship, licensing, and patentable subject matter. He uses that background to evaluate evidence, risk, business goals, and legal arguments. Through detailed analysis and practical advocacy, Mr. Risch helps clients address complex disputes involving innovation, information, software, and IP rights with responsibility.

Law Office Affiliations

• Of Counsel, Computerlaw Group LLP
• Member, State Bar of California

Licensed State

• California

Education

• University of Chicago Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Stanford University
  AB

Awards & Badges